Night Owls (for those awake late and can't sleep)

[Croix]

Dear All
The purpose of this thread is as a meeting point for those that can’t sleep and it is late (I.E. AFTER midnight.)

It can be a useful space for users to share their issues with insomnia as well as coping strategies. It can also be a general space for users to converse and support one another throughout a difficult night.

Please note – for those that are just bored or lonely we already have a place - the BB Café, which I recommend instead of here

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/bb-social-zone/the-bb-cafe

Croix

[Guest_4643]

Hi Lillylane and Slipperyfish, sorry I ended up going offline and sleeping. I usually go off after midnight/12:30am.

Hey I'm sorry to hear that Slipperyfish, my Psychiatrist wants to put me on meds like that but I'm scared for the same reason. Have you seen a GP about it?

Thanks, and my thread is "hi everyone, I'm back"

[Slipperyfish]

Yeah I’ve seen the GP. We are just now trying to work out the correct balance of meds. So annoying though!

glad you finally slept! I ended up not sleeping at all so I’m super tired now

[Guest_4643]

Yeah it is annoying, I'm sorry.

Oh I'm sorry you didn't end up sleeping. I've done that before

[Slipperyfish]

Here’s hoping tonight’s my night for sleep!

[Lillylane]

Hi Emo,

Just checking in with you - were you able to get any sleep?

I understand what you’ve expressed re not liking your life the way it is - you’re not alone there. Many of us end up in situations we could never have planned for or seen coming. But things never stay completely the same - something I’m trying to remind myself (I get very stuck in a loop in my head).

I think your instincts are right in seeking someone to talk to. Family however can be judgemental and it’s hard to open up with them sometimes.

So true about sinus pain! Thanks Emo - you are a lovely caring person.

Lillylane

[Matchy69]

I should be asleep by now but can't sleep with to many things going around in my head.

[Lillylane]

Hey Mark,

Can be so difficult when the mind is racing.

Not sure why I’m awake. Normally sleeping now (if I go to bed early) and then wake in the early hours of the morning.

[Matchy69]

Hi Lillylane I am usually in bed early and wake up about 4 am.I had a few things I wanted to do tomorrow and probably be to tired so I will probably just veg in front of the tv.

[Emo]

Hi Lillylane,

Thank you for your concern for me, it's an amazing feeling to feel like someone cares about me. I have limited time in which I can sleep due to my current circumstances so I'm exhausted but others have it worse than me. I have been applying for jobs as I need to get a job to start paying my way as I get no money to live on. It's so incredibly hard to think of a reason to keep going but today I've had my first glimmer of hope.

I have a job interview tomorrow morning! I had to get them to email me as I don't have access to a phone but she seemed really good about it. It's a receptionist/administration position like I used to do. I'm terrified about the interview tomorrow as it is so important that I get the job. My hope for a new start in life depends on it.

I know I need to get some sleep but the pressure I feel is overwhelming. I'm not sure what I will do if I don't get the job. I'm sorry, I know this is my problem but I just really needed to get my worries off my chest. Maybe I should have posted on the Vent thread.

Please wish me luck, my hopes and dreams for my future are dependant on me getting a job.

I hope everyone else is sleeping peacefully as it is so hard to function on no sleep.

Regards,

Emo.

[eight]

back late last year i used to have stints of waking up in the night and losing sleep and it's, i decided on monday night this is the most stressful week and i'm up again no matter how drowsy ive been lately. and all i think about when i wake up is my anxieties or how bad tomorrow is going to be. i've been playing hadesgame into the night whenever i get a chance because its the only thing i feel like doing rn i got the ending once and it was so disorientating. i need to be sleeping more but i'm getting up at 3am as some hot irritated mess and thinking about when i'm awake i feel unsafe! anxious! exhausted! because the world needs more responses on why i cant get out of bed